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Withdrawing a study permit application and whether the university refunds fees

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • University refund policy / terms and conditions

    Check these first — refund eligibility after withdrawal varies significantly by institution.

Step-by-Step

If you need to withdraw your study permit application (for example, due to a personal or family emergency) and no longer plan to study in Canada:

  1. Check your specific university's terms and conditions on refunds before assuming anything — policies vary significantly between institutions.

  2. Some colleges will not refund fees if you withdraw your case directly (e.g. by withdrawing from the embassy/visa process) rather than through the university's own formal withdrawal procedure.

  3. Members noted no single universal rule applies — the outcome depends heavily on your specific university's policy, so review it directly with the admissions or finance office.


Bottom line: contact your university directly about their refund terms before withdrawing your visa application, since some institutions treat an embassy-side withdrawal differently (and less favorably) than a formal withdrawal through them.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Check your university's specific refund terms before withdrawing your application.
  • Don't: Don't assume withdrawing directly from the embassy guarantees the same refund outcome as withdrawing through the university.

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